We have a brand new opportunity for a Global Media Content Officer to produce engaging, informative and entertaining material primarily for the Club’s Chinese website and social channels, working with the club’s Audio/Visual team and providing general assistance in the administration of the club’s global communications, working closely with chosen agencies within various territories.

In your role you will work with chosen agencies and in-house media team to produce regular entertaining and engaging content, primarily for the club’s Chinese media channels. As part of your role, you will track and report on monthly media performance across all Chinese platforms, while serve as the link between the Club’s media operations in Southampton and Hangzhou, China.

Your role will include assisting the Head of Media and Media Relations Officers with the coordination of matchdays, press conferences and other media events as required. You will also work alongside the Internal Communications Manager to ensure internal communications are kept up to date. Additional writing, proofreading and translating for other departments or management will be a part of your role as required.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a candidate who has strong experience in journalism or a related media field. You will have native level Chinese language skills and excellent English language skills with the ability to translate the language as required. You will have excellent cultural and professional understanding of the Chinese market and a strong understanding of football and commercial environments.

You will have excellent communication skills and a track record of delivering high quality content with a keen eye for detail. You will have strong forward-planning skills with a creative approach to problem solving. The successful candidate will be fully aware of the digital media landscape and be fully competent in the strengths and opportunities of social media platforms and content management systems.

The competencies which are required include:

Essential Experience:
• A minimum of one years’ employment in journalism or related field.

Desirable Experience:
• Demonstrable experience within the football industry.

What do you get in return?
If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
• A competitive salary depending on experience.
• Two Season Tickets.
• 24 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 25 days after one full football season.
• Life Assurance Cover of 2x salary.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
• Child Care Vouchers.
• Worldwide Travel Insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Discounted Football Club merchandise.